Haemodialysis (HD) is the commonest form of kidney replacement therapy in the world,
accounting for approximately 69% of all kidney replacement therapy and 89% of all dialysis …

Hemodialysis has saved many lives, albeit with significant residual mortality. Although poor
outcomes may reflect advanced age and comorbid conditions, hemodialysis per se may …

Mortality rates in ESRD are unacceptably high. Disorders of mineral metabolism
(hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, and secondary hyperparathyroidism) are potentially …

Mortality rates for maintenance hemodialysis patients are much higher than the general
population and are even greater soon after starting dialysis. Here we analyzed mortality …

Predictors and consequences of altered mineral metabolism: The Dialysis Outcomes and
Practice Patterns Study. Background Altered mineral metabolism contributes to bone …

Abstract Background. The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) is a
prospective, observational study based on data collected from nationally representative …

Hemodiafiltration (HDF) is used sporadically for renal replacement therapy in Europe but not
in the US. Characteristics and outcomes were compared for patients receiving HDF versus …

Background: Anemia is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: Data collected
from nationally representative samples of HD patients (n= 11,041) in 2002 to 2003 were …

Management of secondary hyperparathyroidism is challenging with traditional therapy. The
calcimimetic cinacalcet HCl acts on the calcium-sensing receptor to increase its sensitivity to …

BACKGROUND: A supplemented very-low-protein diet (sVLPD) seems to be safe when
postponing dialysis therapy. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective multicenter randomized …